Naruto: Mikoto and Tsunade, don't let either of them go.

"What? Are you looking for a summoning beast?"

Hearing his teacher's words, Sasuke scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly and then said:

"Teacher, I noticed that during the Chunin Exams, when Naruto clashed with that monster from Sunagakure, he used the Summoning Jutsu to summon a giant toad."

So I also want to see if our Uchiha clan has any powerful summoning beasts.

Upon hearing Sasuke's words, Uchiha Kakuzan shook his head and said:

"No need to think about it. The place Naruto made a contract with is called Mount Myōboku, which is one of the top-tier ninja villages in the entire region."

While there are summoned beasts comparable to him, they are few and far between. Even in the Shikkotsu Forest where I have a contract, the summoned beasts there are primarily supportive, offering almost no increase to combat power.

At this point, Uchiha Kakuzan gently tapped Sasuke's head and continued:

"You don't need to think so much, because our Uchiha clan inherently possesses power far greater than that of summoning beasts."

Once you awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, those summoning beasts are nothing to fear. Destroying them would be as easy as a thought.

Upon hearing his teacher's words, Sasuke looked somewhat guilty and said:

"Teacher, I also want to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, but for some reason, although my Sharingan has already evolved to the three-tomoe state, I still have no clue about the next step."

Upon hearing Sasuke's words, Uchiha Kakuzan shook his head and said:

"You're too impatient, kid. Your body hasn't fully developed yet. The three-tomoe Sharingan is already your limit. If you really awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, it's very likely that your body will collapse."

What you need to do now is improve your physical fitness and strengthen your abilities. Once your body and mental strength meet the requirements, the Mangekyou Sharingan will naturally awaken.

Awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan is certainly not as simple as Uchiha Kakuzan described.

However, he already had a plan in mind for Uchiha Sasuke.

To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, Uchiha Kakuzan planned to follow the old routine and have Sasuke personally kill Uchiha Itachi.

In that case, the intense emotional fluctuations should be enough for him to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan.

As for whose eyes will ultimately be used to help Sasuke evolve his Sharingan into the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, that's a matter for the future.

Afterwards, Uchiha Kakuyama led Sasuke, Uchiha Umaru, and the others back to the clan's territory.

When Uchiha Kakuzan revealed himself with Sasuke and the others, they were greeted by Uchiha Shisui, who had a smile on his face.

When Uchiha Kakuzan saw Shisui, he immediately pushed Sasuke in front of him.

"Alright, Shisui-kun, I'm counting on you for Sasuke from now on. You won't refuse, will you?"

After saying that, Uchiha Kyuusei raised an eyebrow slightly.

Shisui certainly knew what Uchiha Kagami meant.

Even disregarding the fact that Sasuke is a disciple of Uchiha Kagakuyama, he wouldn't refuse based solely on Sasuke's relationship with Uchiha Itachi.

Therefore, upon hearing Uchiha Kakuzan's words, Shisui nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry, clan leader, I will definitely train Sasuke well. In addition to me, Uchiha Jie and the others will also train Sasuke with me when they have time."

Hearing Shisui's words, Uchiha Kakuzan nodded with relief and continued:

"Brother Zhishui, I will be in seclusion for the next few years. Unless it's something important, please don't contact me."

Although Uchiha Kakuzan has obtained the World Seed, in order to truly incubate it and evolve his Rinnegan into the Tomoe Rinnegan, he would need a large amount of natural energy, and the secluded Shikkotsu Forest would be the most suitable place.

Uchiha Shisui already knew about Uchiha Kakuzan's arrangements, so he wasn't surprised to hear his words. He simply nodded and said:

"Don't worry, Qiu Shan, leave the clan affairs to us. Unless it's something very urgent, we won't bother you."

Afterwards, Uchiha Kakuyama toured the clan compound, visited the elder once more, and then returned to Konoha Village.

Immediately afterwards, Uchiha Kakuzan sent Mei Terumi and the others back to Kirigakure. After returning to his spatial dimension to bid farewell to the women, he went directly into Shikkotsu Forest to begin his arduous training.

With Uchiha Akiyama's seclusion, the entire ninja world seemed to fall into a state of calm.

But the turbulent undercurrents beneath this calm are beyond the comprehension of outsiders.

Chapter 536 Uchiha Qiushan's Talent

The Land of Rain is like a sad country, where it rains most of the time, as if the country is crying.

Yuyin Village

Pain, the Deva Path, stood expressionless atop the highest point of the ninja village, gazing at the continuous raindrops falling from the sky, his hands forming a hand seal.

"Ninjutsu - Rain Tiger Freedom Technique"

As Payne cast his spell, the clouds in the sky seemed to multiply, and even the raindrops became much denser than before.

When Payne turned around, he saw someone who looked exactly like him.

When this person saw Payne, he scratched his head in a troubled manner and said to him in a helpless tone:

"Nagato, I've already been resurrected, so why keep this corpse?"

Every time I see him, I feel something's off.

However, after hearing Yahiko's words, Payne shook his head decisively and said expressionlessly:

"No, Yahiko-nii. The reason I preserved this body is to constantly remind you that I hope you won't do those risky things again."

If you keep doing that, not only will I be sad, but Xiaonan will be too.

Upon hearing Nagato's words, Yahiko looked at the person before him who looked exactly like him, and finally sighed before continuing:

"Nagato, you can't stay like this."

You should know that Qiu Shanjun has the ability to heal your injuries, so why don't you agree?

Isn't your behavior a reminder of this as well?

Upon hearing Yahiko's words, Payne lowered his eyes and, after a long while, said:

"Actually, I had already contacted Qiushan-jun before. He clearly told me that if I wanted my body to return to normal, I would need to remove my Rinnegan. Otherwise, my body would not be able to recover at all."

After all, he possesses the legendary Rinnegan; the strain on his eyes was simply too great.

At this point, Pain turned to look at the entire Amegakure village and continued:

“Yahiko, you should also know that Amegakure needs this power right now. That person who impersonated Uchiha Madara is also watching us from the shadows. If I really remove the Rinnegan, then what awaits us will definitely be destruction.”

Upon hearing Pain's words, Yahiko fell silent, finally saying in a hoarse voice:

"If that's the case, your body will never recover, which is so unfair to you."

Besides, Xiao Nan wasn't comfortable leaving him there.

Yahiko knew very well that the reason Konan hadn't gone to see her sweetheart yet was because she was worried about him and Nagato.

If both she and Nagato had been able to take good care of themselves, Konan would have reunited with Okayama-kun long ago.

Upon hearing Yahiko's words, Pain fell silent, unsure of what to say next.

Just then, they heard light footsteps behind them.

"It's alright. The reason I'm still staying in Amegakure isn't entirely because of you."

Qiu Shanjun mentioned to me that in a few years, that person's plan would begin.

"And when that time comes, Lord Qiu will need the cooperation of our Akatsuki organization to eliminate this potential threat once and for all, thus ensuring the safety of our Amegakure."

As Xiao Nan spoke, she walked out from behind.

Upon hearing Konan's words, Yahiko finally smiled happily and looked at her, asking:

"Is this true, Xiao Nan?"

Xiao Nan stretched out her delicate hand, caught some rainwater, and felt its coolness. A smile appeared on her face.

"Of course it's true. Moreover, Qiu Shanjun has recently entered a secret realm to cultivate in seclusion. When he comes out, it will be time to completely eliminate that guy."

At this point, Konan turned to look at Pain:

"Nagato, just bear with it for a few more years. When that time comes, you will be able to put down the heavy burden you are carrying."

After hearing Konan's words, Pain remained silent for a long while before continuing:

"This is something I should take on anyway. Don't worry, Xiao Nan, my body can handle it for a few more years."

When Konan heard Nagato's words, she nodded without saying anything more. She simply gazed into the distance, lost in thought. The place fell silent for a moment, with only the sound of the rain pattering down.

In another underground part of the ninja world

Obito Uchiha finally woke up. After waking up, he touched his shoulder with lingering fear and found that the man was still on his body. He finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Just then, a cheerful sound suddenly came from the side:

"Ah, little Obito, you're finally awake. If you hadn't woken up, Black Zetsu would have made me link you to that Gedo Mazo."

Upon hearing White Zetsu's words, Obito immediately recalled the connection between Madara Uchiha and the Gedo Mazo, and felt a wave of nausea. He quickly stood up.

If he were to be like Madara Uchiha, a parasite connected to the Gedo Mazo, he would rather die.

At that moment, Black Zetsu finally spoke.

"Obito, you must never meet that Uchiha Kakuyama again. Right now, he is definitely no weaker than Uchiha Madara at his peak."

Moreover, if I'm not mistaken, he might have already reached the Six Paths level; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to hurt me.

As he said this, there was a hint of fear in Black Zetsu's tone.

It should be noted that Black Zetsu was left behind by Kaguya during the final sealing. He inherently possesses divinity, and apart from power above the Six Paths level, no one can harm him.

However, just as he was about to kill Obito Uchiha by Uchiha Kagakuyama, he finally couldn't help but intervene and immobilize him in place.

However, to his surprise, Uchiha Kakuzan had already acquired the power to harm him.

If he hadn't acted decisively and sacrificed a part of his own body, not only would Obito Uchiha have perished, but he himself might have been killed in the process.

Upon hearing Black Zetsu's words, Obito Uchiha stood frozen in place, and only after a long while did he ask:

"Black Zetsu, what did you say? Uchiha Kakuzan has actually reached the Six Paths level? Didn't you say that only by becoming the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki could one become the second Sage of Six Paths?"

Hearing Obito's words, the White Zetsu beside him nodded in agreement and said:

"Yes, yes, even Madara Uchiha didn't reach that level back then, so how could Uchiha Kagami have already reached it?"

Furthermore, how did he achieve that without the Ten-Tails?

Hearing their words, Black Zetsu sneered:

"That's because Uchiha Kagami's talent is far more terrifying than Uchiha Madara's."

Therefore, he was able to do what Madara Uchiha couldn't.

Chapter 537: The Company of Wet Bone Forest

Black Zetsu glanced at Obito, who had remained silent, and continued:

"It has to be said that this Uchiha Kakuyama is truly a genius. He was able to evolve the Rinnegan on his own and even touch the edge of the Six Paths level."

At this point, Black Zetsu showed no sign of frustration; instead, he smiled and said:

"However, this is also his limit. It's not because his talent is not strong enough, but because he now lacks the foundation to take the next step."

He never imagined that to become a true Six Paths level being, he would not only need to gather the chakra of all nine tailed beasts, but also require the body of the Ten-Tails.

Only in this way can one achieve the same level of combat power as the Sage of Six Paths.

At this point, Black Zetsu looked at Obito Uchiha beside him and continued:

“Obito, you don’t need to be so discouraged. Uchiha Kakuyama has now completely reached the limit he can achieve.”

What you need to do now is regain Nagato's trust and gather all the Tailed Beasts you know. That way, when you become the new Sage of Six Paths, it will be time for us to settle accounts with Uchiha Kakuzan.

Upon hearing Black Zetsu's words, White Zetsu nodded repeatedly, immediately prostrating himself on the ground and approaching Obito Uchiha to offer words of comfort:

"Little Obito, did you hear that? Your enemy isn't invincible. As long as we regain Nagato's trust and capture the nine tailed beasts..."

In that case, we will be the ultimate victors, and your Lin will be able to return to your side.

After hearing their words, Obito Uchiha remained silent for a long time. Finally, he stood up with his head down, clenched his fists tightly, and said in a hoarse voice:

"I understand. I will make that arrogant guy pay the price."

At this point, Obito Uchiha raised his head and looked at the Gedo Mazo not far away, then continued:

"Moreover, Uchiha Kakuzan will never expect our trump card. As long as we possess the Gedo Mazo, even if he gathers all nine tailed beasts, he will never become the second Sage of Six Paths."

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